Cordyceps Extract
Our Cordyceps Extract, available in a standard or concentrated hydroglycerin stock, delivers potent adaptogenic and anti-aging benefits through key actives like cordycepin, adenosine, and fungal beta-glucan polysaccharides, offering the pure INCI active found in many leading trade-name ingredients.
A powerful adaptogenic mushroom extract
Formulate Labs’ Cordyceps Extract is derived from the potent fungal species Cordyceps militaris and Cordyceps sinensis, known for their powerful adaptogenic properties. We supply the pure INCI-level extract, delivering the active biomolecules found in leading supplier trade-name materials rather than proprietary SKUs.
Mechanism: Cordyceps Extract functions as a high-performance adaptogenic and anti-aging cosmetic active. Its primary cosmetic efficacy is attributed to the synergistic action of key biomolecules, including cordycepin, adenosine, and fungal beta-glucan polysaccharides, providing multi-pathway support for skin resilience and structural integrity by neutralizing reactive oxygen species, inhibiting matrix metalloproteinases, and stimulating fibroblast proliferation.
Use levels: For general skincare applications, use Cordyceps Extract at 1.0% to 5.0%. For highly concentrated, standardized extracts, recommended levels are 0.1% to 2.0%.
Market context: Cordyceps Extract is a premium, science-backed ingredient found in high-performance commercial actives like Actisoothe™ (Lipotec) for calming sensitive skin, Bioyouth™ FCM (Bloomage) for cellular hypoxia and collagen support, and Saivis Cordyceps LAW (SciWis) for revitalizing tired, dull skin. Formulate Labs provides the pure INCI-level extract.
We ship standard or concentrated extract stock with selectable preservation - ready to meter into finished formulas at the use rates in the formulation guide below.*
Formulate Labs supplies Cordyceps Extract as a pure INCI-level active, distinct from proprietary supplier trade-name materials (Actisoothe™, Bioyouth™ FCM, Saivis Cordyceps LAW).
Every lot is produced to order in our AI-powered robotic factory. Nothing sits on a warehouse shelf going stale - you get a date-of-manufacture-fresh batch every time.
* Structure/function statements based on published cosmetic in-vitro studies. Not evaluated for, and not intended to, diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Our Cordyceps Extract is supported by peer-reviewed research demonstrating its efficacy in neutralizing reactive oxygen species, promoting collagen synthesis, and protecting dermal fibroblasts from oxidative stress, validating its role in advanced cosmetic formulations for age-related concerns and skin longevity. These are independent, third-party papers we link for formulators evaluating mechanism, tolerability, and published panel data. We did not conduct this research and do not guarantee replication in your finished formula.
This paper demonstrates that cordycepin and adenosine derived from Cordyceps militaris effectively scavenge reactive oxygen species. This activity, combined with the promotion of collagen synthesis, validates the extract's use in cosmetic applications for age-related concerns.
This study confirms the feasibility of using aqueous Cordyceps polysaccharide extracts in topical products, highlighting their chemical stability and high user preference. This supports the commercial viability and cosmetic elegance of formulations containing the extract.
This research validates that Cordyceps militaris extracts protect human dermal fibroblasts from oxidative stress-induced apoptosis and premature cellular senescence in vitro. This finding reinforces its function as a protective agent against environmental aggressors in skin longevity formulations.
These citations are provided for informational and formulation-research purposes only. Study designs, concentrations, vehicle systems, and populations vary and may not match the extract stocks on this page. Published results do not constitute FDA or EU cosmetic claim substantiation for your brand. Always review the primary literature and consult your regulatory counsel before making structure/function statements on finished products.
Bulk composition at the selected Cordyceps Extract loading. Base carrier components scale proportionally when preservative is added; extract stays at the selected loading. Updates dynamically when you change base or preservation above. Full CAS disclosure is on the SDS/TDS for the selected variant (FL-COR-W1-MBS4-5PCT-001).
SDS + TDS are issued per selected recipe. Links swap when you change selections above. A sample COA shows the standard extract QC panel (pH, organoleptic, TAMC/TYMC). Lot-specific COAs ship with every order.
We cook the raw botanical powder into the selected carrier. The botanical carries polar phenolics, flavonoid glycosides, and related extractable fractions. Those markers support antioxidant and skin-conditioning cosmetic stories. This is not a solvent isolate or a standardized marker extract. Lot identity appears on the COA and TDS.
This is a ready-to-use cosmetic extract stock, not a finished consumer product and not a standardized marker isolate. We cook the raw botanical powder into the selected hydroglycerin or oil carrier. Aqueous lots are released on pH, organoleptic, TAMC, and TYMC (total counts only). Oil macerates are released on organoleptic only. A sample COA is on this page; the lot-specific COA ships with the order.
Download sample Certificate of AnalysisStatements contained on this page (including any marked with *) have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. This product is a cosmetic raw material and is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
